Thursday, December 5, 2024

the big chair in the middle of the room

nearly every man
has his
own chair in his house.
it's where he
sits in front
of the tv,
the fireplace,
he can see the whole
room from
this seat.
it's where the children
get up from
when he gets home.
the dog
and cats
scatter.
it might be faux leather,
or plaid.
there might be a newspaper
nearby,
it's his chair his throne.
maybe it rocks
back and fort
or is electrically warmed.
maybe it has
cup holders,
and the footrest extends.
maybe sometimes
he falls asleep in it,
and then, maybe then,
everyone at last
leaves him alone.

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